Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe • Food Folks and Fun (2024)

Make this quick and easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup recipe in just 30 minutes. It’s the comfort food recipe your family craves for easy weeknight dinners.

It serves six and costs just $10.02 to make. That’s only $1.67 per serving.

Wouldn’t it be nice if when you or your kids are about to get sick, you could receive some sort of warning? Like, “Hey, your life is about to be turned upside down for the next week. Get ready!”

You could stock up on medicine, sterilize the house, get the laundry done, make the best chicken noodle soup recipe, and do all the things.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. It’s more like, “Hey, it’s the middle of the night; let’s get sick!” Or, “Hey, you’re trying to work on a major presentation for work, let’s have the school nurse call to tell you one of your kiddos is super sick.” Ahhh, life, am I right?!

This is the best rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

I love making this recipe when I have a craving for homemade chicken noodle soup but don’t have time to make the soup entirely from scratch. Using a Rotisserie Chicken in the Chicken Noodle Soup is such a great life hack.

My family adores this recipe, which is always a win (especially with my picky 6-year-old) plus it freezes great, too!

This recipe is great to make when sickness hits your family. We all know that when taking care of sick kiddos or even yourself, the last thing you want to think about is dinner, but don’t worry because I’ve got you covered!

I like to make a big batch of this soup for freezing and having on hand in such moments. Below you’ll find my instructions for freezing this easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup.

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon salted butter
• 1 small white onion chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 9 cups chicken broth
• 2 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 10 ounces egg noodles
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

How to make Chicken Noodle Soup with rotisserie chicken

1. First, melt butter in a large pot and then add the onion and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute.
2. Next, add the chicken broth to the pot, followed by the chicken, noodles, carrots, bay leaf, and seasonings. Stir and then bring to a boil. Then cook for 20 minutes.
3. Finally, remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.

What’s the best noodles for chicken noodle soup?

The best noodles can vary depending on personal preference and the desired texture of the soup. Here are a few popular noodle options that work well in chicken noodle soup:

1. Egg noodles:Egg noodles are a classic choice for chicken noodle soup. They have a soft and slightly chewy texture that pairs well with the broth. You can find them in various thicknesses, from thin to extra-wide.
2. Wide noodles:Wide noodles, such as pappardelle or fettuccine, can add a hearty and comforting element to the soup. These broad and flat noodles are great for capturing the flavors of the broth and complementing the chicken and vegetables. Make sure you break them into smaller pieces before adding them into the soup.
3. Rice noodles:Rice noodles are a popular choice in Asian-style chicken noodle soups. They are thin and delicate, providing a light and silky texture to the soup. Rice noodles are also gluten-free, making them a suitable option for those with dietary restrictions.

How long to cook chicken soup

You cook chicken soup for a total of 25 minutes.

What to serve with Chicken Noodle Soup

I love serving this soup with my Honey Wheat Bread (also freezes well) or my Cheddar Biscuits. Both round out this meal quite well.

I sometimes serve the soup with my Spinach Salad, and when I serve it with bread and salad, I find that I can get 8-10 servings out of this soup.

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe tips

• You can make dinner prep even more effortless by pre-chopping all of the veggies in the morning and storing them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook!
• If you don’t have rotisserie chicken on hand, then any leftover chicken or canned chicken will do. You can even use leftover turkey and ham, too.

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup storage

How long does chicken noodle soup last?

The shelf life of this soup can vary depending on how it is stored and whether it contains any perishable ingredients. Here are some general guidelines for the storage and shelf life of this recipe:

• Refrigerator: If properly stored in an airtight container, chicken noodle soup can typically last for about 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. It’s important to cool the soup quickly after cooking and store it in the refrigerator within 2 hours to minimize bacterial growth.

Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe FAQs

Soup Freezing Instructions:

1. Follow all of step 1 of the recipe below. Then, turn off the heat and add the chicken broth, chicken, carrots, bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Give everything a quick stir and then place the soup into freezer quart or freezer gallon bags. Seal the bags well, label them with a permanent marker, and freeze.
2. When you’re ready to have the soup from the freezer, thaw the soup completely, add the soup to the pot, add in the egg noodles (If you’re only heating half of the soup, then add in half of the noodles.), and continue with rest of step 2 in the recipe instructions below.

Cook’s Tools:

• large pot
• wooden spoon
• measuring cup
• soup ladle

How much will this recipe cost?

RECIPE COST: $10.02

PER SERVING COST: $1.67

NOTE: I calculate the recipe prices by using name brand grocery prices on grocery store websites.

• 1 tablespoon salted butter $0.10
• 1 small white onion chopped $0.70
• 2 large garlic cloves minced $0.10
• 1 cup chopped celery about 2 stalks $0.18
• 9 cups chicken broth $2.97
• 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken $2.81
• 10 ounces egg noodles $1.78
• 1 cup sliced carrots $1.20
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano $0.03
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil $0.10
• 1 bay leaf $0.03
• 1/2 teaspoon salt $0.01
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper $0.01

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4.26 from 179 votes

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

6 people

Make this easy, one-potRotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup recipe in just 30 minutes. It’s the comfort food recipe your family craves for easy weeknight dinners.

Equipment

• large pot

• wooden spoon

• measuring cup

• soup ladle

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon salted butter
• ▢ 1 small white onion chopped
• ▢ 1 cup chopped celery about 2 stalks
• ▢ 2 large garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 9 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 2 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• ▢ 10 ounces egg noodles
• ▢ 1 cup sliced carrots
• ▢ 1 bay leaf
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper

FOR GARNISH:

• ▢ freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

• In a large pot add the butter and melt over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and the foaming subsides, add the onion and celery and cook until just tender and the onion is translucent about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

• Add the chicken broth to the pot, followed by the chicken, noodles, carrots, bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Give everything a stir, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

• Remove the bay leaf, and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the rotisserie chicken noodle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1720mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3850IU | Vitamin C: 28.1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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